"Decorating for Thanksgiving"...

1. Getting real pumpkins for Floral Arrangements could be great. Use coordinating flowers which will accentuate the strong yellow tones of the pumpkins.

2. Try to do a nice place setting. Plates do not have to match but it is important to use a color as sort of a base, like orange and yellow.

3. Lighting is important, use inexpensive candle votive or see shown square flower vase filled with corn and a candle in the middle.

The most important thing is to have a good time with friends and family and enjoy the unexpected!

images from hg

"A Jungle Mural"

My sister Raquel decorated and painted her own baby's room with a theme in mind, a modern jungle. I love the way it turn out, specially the large Tree Mural. Non-toxic acrylic paint was used in the free hand drawn mural. The tree and barks were painted with a brush, giving different textures of brown tones and imperfections real trees have. The leaves, she cut out 3 different stencils. Stencils were sponged in three shades of green for dimension. A black cat was added with huge eyes over looking two cute birds in a funny way!

Enjoy Baby Saul...

baby bedding by Kenneth Brown (vine monkey)

"Pillow Talk", Painting Fabric...

Here is a great do it yourself project!

Get plain white or cream 100% natural cotton bed sheets. A local craft store will carry stamps or stencils with sort of fall motifs. Do not forget to buy non-toxic fabric paint that is washable.

Apply stencils in a random pattern to pillow cases or free style. This can be done with any pillows but consider the fabric choices. If any questions, just ask me.

Wonderful WK - END...

"Light Drop"

"Light Drop" by Wever & Ducre, sounds like a book title...is the pure image of lighting design innovation. The inspiration is a faucet that is controlled by the tap, the more you twist, the more light you get. This light is dimmable with a led bulb. I love the curves and shine of metal finish.

Wish I could try this product in a project!

"Fall Flower Arrangements"

Lots of times I decorate kitchens upper cabinets with very rustic Jars. Whether jars are made in Italy or Mexico, it's the worn look that is most attractive. Take pots to a new level and use them as your Fall Flower Arrangements. Attached photo shows them in a grouping with fresh branches from the backyard.

I wonder if anyone knows what type of greens these are?

"Denim Playroom"

A small project for a 5 year old boy turned out to be a Denim Fun...

The inspiration was an existing denim futon. Textiles such as Denim are great for children's rooms. This fabric wears pretty good, just like our favorite pair of jeans. I took a strong grasshopper green to accent the custom arched cornices. A green piping was also used for a couple of pillows. This playroom is simple and design for kids that play in it everyday!

Have a great denim day!

"Paper Lanterns"

Just love these Paper Lanterns!

From a beautiful Oriental motif design, to an elegant traditional Floral, to a brightly and happy French Country globe to a simple chic modern one! Paper Lanterns have made a strong come back in today's design world. Instead of a table lamp, switch to one of the above.

Enjoy!